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PX56 TMV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

157,615 mi
Last recorded157,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,615 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 157,111 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point aera (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,659 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 150,659 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at inner arch where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underneath at step where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at middle where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides next to suspension arms where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 147,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 147,677 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed by coil spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All underside covered in underseal.

Exhaust rear tail pipe missing.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,230 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated in waxoil

Fail 20 Apr 2023 144,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body holed within 30cm of coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed behind sliding door at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust front section mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust rear section rear mounting broken due to corrosion

rear crossmember holed in various places outwith any prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2022 138,195 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

reverse light not working

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2022 137,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed within 30cm of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside rear crossmember holed outwith any prescribed areas

offside rear door holed

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

reverse light not working

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,155 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear crossmember holed due to corrosion outwith any prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear door holed due to corrosion

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2021 132,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear crossmember holed due to corrosion outwith any prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear door holed due to corrosion

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,786 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside outer sill holed outwith any prescribed areas

Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,780 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside outer sill holed outwith any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,700 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Sep 2018 120,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs are in poor condition

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 116,188 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,245 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2016 106,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,116 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,435 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,431 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,355 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 84,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 76,123 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,531 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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PX56 TMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX56 TMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PX56 TMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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